July 31, 2016 - Church of Saint Mel

St. Mel’s Rectory 2615 154th St., Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 886-0201 - Fax: (718) 886-0882
www.saintmel.org
stmel2820@aol.com
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Gerard J. Sauer, Pastor
Rev. JunHee Lee, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Al Barozzi, In Residence
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday - 5:00 P.M.
Sunday - 7:30, 9:00 (Italian),
10:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Friday: 7:00, 9:00 A.M.
Saturday: 9:00 A.M.
CONFESSION
Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 P.M.
and by appointment at the Rectory.
Celebrating
75 years
BAPTISMS
Call the Rectory for information at least one month in advance.
MARRIAGES
Call the Rectory for information and appointment with a Priest at
least six months prior to the date you wish.
NEW PARISHIONERS
We are always happy to welcome new parishioners into the family
of St. Mel. Stop in at the Rectory to register, ask questions and
meet the priests who gladly serve you.
ST. MEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY
154-24 26th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 539-8211 Fax (718) 539-6563
www.stmelsacademy.org
Principal: Mr. Christopher W. Stein
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
PASTORAL CARE TO THE HOMEBOUND
We are concerned about parishioners who are homebound and
would like to receive the Eucharist, the Sacrament of
Reconciliation or the Anointing of the Sick. If you are
homebound, or if you know someone who is unable to come to
Mass - please do not hesitate to contact the Rectory -718-8860201. Visits will be happily arranged for you.
Rudolph Albert
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
FAITH FORMATION
CO-DIRECTORS
Paula Migliore - Denise DeRosa
Faith Formation Office - (718) 461-9840
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Emergencies any time.
Each Monday after the 9:00 A.M. Mass.
Blessed Sacrament Devotions:
First Friday Adoration 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Daily Recitation Of The Rosary: 8:30 A.M.
EVANGELIZATION
If you know of any Catholic, who is not attending Church or
receiving the Sacraments and desires help in returning, please call
or refer them to one of the priests at 718-886-0201. All
information is confidential.
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PARISH STEWARDSHIP
July 24, 2016
SAT.
5:00
SUN.
7:30
9:00
July 31 2016
7/30
Carmela & Vincenzo Argiro
7/31
Gloria Eisenzopf
People of the Parish
Salvatore Vitale
Francesca Mariani
Rafael Ferreira
Damaris Fernandez
10:30 Kathy Menendez
12:00 Patrick Sullivan
MON. 8/1
8:00 Isabelle Sullivan
TUES. 8/2
8:00 Anna Ullrich
WED. 8/3
8:00
James Thomey
THURS. 8/4
8:00 Frank Rappa
FRI.
8/5
8:00 Purgatorial Society
SAT.
8/6
9:00 James Cotumaccio
5:00 Virginia Maroney
SUN.
8/7
7:30 Antonio, Rosa, & Peter Di Pietrantonio
9:00 .Giuseppe & Rosaria Candela
.Salvatore Vitale
.Rosario D’Amico
.Giuseppe D’Amico
.Antonio Guccione
10:30 Mary Magagna
12:00 Carol Gierum Ciccarelli
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Stella Frankini, Anne Gorga, Adriane Baldo,
Graci Lombardi, Ellenor Lewis,
Lisa Sperrazza, Eilen McCarthy,
Ilaria Orlando , Ann Santo, Marion Mangan,
Marilyn Insernia,
Theresa Montagna, James Sena,
Rosemary DiPietro,
Richard Vincenty Pipitone,
Maximo Fernandez, Lola Libal, Janice
Jaeger, Kathy Allen, Patricia Sena, Robert Hynes, Jr.
Theodore Werthmuller, and Joseph D’Angelo, Arthur Ruddy,
Robert Johnston, Marlene Johnston
1st Collection: $6,346.00
Repair and Maintenance: $1,744.00
Collection Breakdown 7/24/16
5:00 PM
$2,070.00
7:30 AM
$1,150.00
9:00 AM
$ 890.00
10:30 AM
$1,480.00
12:00 Noon
$ 756.00
Total donations this Week: $8,090.00
Thank you!
FIRST FRIDAY & FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS
WILL RESUME AFTER CHUCH
CONSTRUCTION IN OCTOBER
ALTAR BREADS and WINE
This week the Altar Breads and Wine
are donated in Loving Memory of
James Cotumaccio by Benny &
Rosemary DiPietro
Altar Candles
This week the Altar Candle is donated in
Loving Memory of Pasquale Colella by his
wife Maria Colella
Prayers for the Dead
Please pray for the deceased members of
Our parish family who recently died
especially, Costanza Castelli
St. Mel Church celebrates wedding anniversaries on the second
Sunday of every month. The next celebration is Sunday,
August 14, 2016 at the 10:30am Mass.
Construction Period Schedule
Monday June 20th – Friday September 9th, 2016
Weekday Masses - All weekday masses in Chapel
 Monday – Friday: 8AM Mass in Chapel (27th Avenue Door Only)
 Saturday – 9AM Mass in Chapel (27th Avenue Door Only)
Weekend Masses – All weekend masses in Father O’Malley Hall
 Saturday Evening Mass 5PM and Sunday Masses 7:30, 9, 10:30, and Noon
All entrances will be open. 27th Avenue entrance has elevator access
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Will resume in Church, September 10th 11am)
 Confessions available at our neighboring parishes
o Holy Trinity: Saturday 11 - Noon
o St. Andrew’s: Saturday 3:30 – 4:30PM
o St. Luke’s: Saturday 3:30 – 4:30PM
First Friday Devotions - Will resume in Church Friday, October7th
Baptisms: To be arranged on an individual basis. Please contact the rectory
Funerals: For a funeral of a loved one during our construction period.
 Let the funeral home know that you are a St. Mel’s Parishioner
 The funeral director will help you arrange for a funeral at:
o St. Luke’s, St. Andrew’s, Holy Trinity or any church of your choosing.
 A priest from St. Mel’s will celebrate the funeral mass
 A member of our Consolation Ministry will assist in the Mass arrangements
and be present at the funeral home and at the Mass
 The music ministry from St. Mel’s will be present at the Mass
Celebrating 75 Years
Memorial Items Available
From time to time, people ask to have something named in memory of their loved ones, both living and
deceased. The following items are available. The names will appear on the memorial wall in the new
church at the completion of the Generations campaign. Please contact the rectory for availability.
The Sanctuary Lamp perpetually burns next to the Tabernacle letting us know that our Lord is present.
 Sanctuary Lamp: $875 (Sold)
The processional cross is carried in procession at every mass:
 Processional Cross: $1,900 (sold)
The Paschal Candle stand is placed near the Baptismal Font and holds the large Easter candle.
 Easter Candle Stand: $1,600 (sold)
The Altar Candles are placed at the right and left of the Main Altar
1. Altar Candle Stand:$ 1,600
2. Altar Candle Stand :$1,600 (sold)
The “High Altar” candlesticks are placed to the left and right of the tabernacle
1. Candlestick: $625
2. Candlestick: $625
3. Candlestick: $625(sold)
4. Candlestick: $625 (sold)
5. Candlestick: $625 (sold)
6. Candlestick: $625 (sold)
Consecration Candles are the candle stands that will mark the four places in our church that will be
consecrated by our Bishop:
1. Consecration Candle: $450 (sold)
2. Consecration Candle: $450 (sold)
3. Consecration Candle: $450 (sold)
4. Consecration Candle: $450 (Sold)
A Tabor is a brass platform used to hold the Monstrance for Adoration and Benediction:
 Tabor: $1,000 (Sold)
An Ambry is container (brass and glass) that contains the Sacred Oils. It is placed near the Baptismal
Font:
 Ambry: $3,000 (sold)
The Baptismal Font contains the living water that begins our faith journey.
 Baptismal Font: $5,000 (sold)
Blessed Mother Mural – This mural will be painted on the front wall, to the left of the Altar. The scene
will depict “Mary, the Untier of Knots”. In one had you will see the Heavenly Angels passing our
struggles to our Lady, one they pass through hands, they become untied.
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Blessed Mother Mural: $5,000
St. Joseph Mural – This mural will be painted on the front wall to the right of the Altar. The scene will
depict Joseph the Worker teaching his young son, Our Lord Jesus, the carpenter’s trade.
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St. Joseph Mural: $5,000
New Pews: These Pews will furnish the two back rows under the choir loft and the ten new pews on the
upper portion:
1. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
2. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
3. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
4. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
5. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
6. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
7. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
8. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
9. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
10. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
11. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
12. Choir Loft Pews - $1,500
The Altar Server Chairs will be used at all of our Sunday and weekday Masses for those serving the
Mass
Altar Server Chairs
1. Server Chair - $750
2. Server Chair - $750
3. Server Chair - $750
4. Server Chair - $750
5. Server Chair - $750
6. Server Chair - $750
7. Server Chair - $750
8. Server Chair - $750
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St. Mel Athletic
Association
If you child is interested in playing sports,
please register below.
St. Mel Church 26-15 154th Street, Flushing NY 11354
On-line Sports Registration
www.stmelathletics.org
BOYS: baseball, basketball & soccer
GIRLS: softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball and
cheerleading
Catch the spirit, join the fun……
GO WILDCATS!
www.stmelathletics.org
Any questions, please contact Mike
Garcia at mkgarcia333@gmail.com
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St. Mel’s Catholic Academy offers classes beginning with
Toddler Time for 2 year olds. Seats are still available in nursery,
kindergarten and up. To schedule a tour call 718-539-8211.
Become part of our success!
More information can be found on our website at
www.stmelsacademy.org
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Division 15 A.O.H.
Whitestone, NY
Trip to
The National Shrine of the North American Martyrs
At
Auriesville, New York
October 2, 2016
$50
Includes: Mass, barbecue lunch, tour of grounds,
recreation and fresh air
Departs from St. Mel’s 154th Street & 26th Ave.
8 A.M. Sharp
$20 Deposit by September 1 to hold seat on bus
September 15 full payment due
Bring beach chairs
Contact: Edward Rice (917) 209-5829
edaohrice11362@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Professional therapy, provided by New York State licensed
including therapists who specialize in Bereavement, Bipolar Disorders and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is available to our parish and 147 other
Join Fr. Sauer on a
Diocesan Pilgrimage
with Bishop DiMarzio
The Holy Doors of
Rome, Assisi and the Holy Land
in the Jubilee Year of Mercy
————–—-
Italy Portion
September 15-23, 2016
Optional Holy Land Extension
September 23-29, 2016
For a Brochure call Susan
1-800-842-4842
therapists
parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George
Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 41
years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the
Catholic Counseling Center, a proprietary professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and
appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website at
www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com
A Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage
To
Catholic Cuba
Bishop Octavio Cisneros
Spiritual director
Bereavement Support Groups
The stages of grief; bereavement after
the loss of a loved one
Sacred Heart Church, Bayside,
first Tuesday of every month from
7:30 - 9:30pm.
Call Sr. Kathleen Masterson at
(718) 224-5695.
and
St. Luke Bereavement Support Group
at St. Luke’s Pastoral Center
16-34 Clintonville St., Whitestone, NY 11357
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
Please contact Sister Theresa Agliardi, RSM, (718) 7468531 for additional information or if you are interested in
participating.
March 24-31, 2017
Join us aboard
Celestyal Cruises
With visits to: Our Lady of Cobre,
Havana, Punta Frances, Cienfuegos
For a Brochure call
Lucille at Regina Tours
Empire Casino
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
$25pp PU: 9:15am
Call: Nancy (718) 886-2326
Edda (718) 747-5379
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The parishes of St. Mel and St. Luke would like to offer TWO OPTIONS
for you to join Fr. Gerard Sauer, Diocesan Pilgrimage Director, on
a Marian Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
In the Year of Mercy
led by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
TWO DAY OPTION
October 28-29, 2016
Bus Departs St. Mel on Friday at 6:00am
Returns Saturday approximately 11:00pm
ONE DAY OPTION
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Cost: $55.00 pp
Bus departs St. Mel at 6:00 am
Returns at approximately 11:00pm
Friday, Oct 28 Morning departure from our parish via deluxe
motor coach for our journey to our nations Capitol and the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Upon arrival, take a guided tour of our Nations monuments.
Following our visit of Washington, D.C., we will transfer to the
hotel for time to unwind before gathering for dinner.
Saturday, Oct 29: Breakfast at the hotel followed by departure
for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception to participate in our Diocesan Pilgrimage. While at
the shrine there will be time for prayer, confession, and for
visiting the many beautiful chapels before we gather for Mass
celebrated by the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio. In the
afternoon we will depart for our return trip to New York.
COST PER PERSON:
 SINGLE (total $365) $365pp DOUBLE (total $570) $285pp
TRIPLE (total $795) $265pp  QUAD (total $1,020) $255pp
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TRAVEL PACKAGE INCLUDES: Motor Coach
transportation— 2 days accommodations at the Old Town/
Alexandria Courtyard b Marriott (or similar), dinner, breakfast,
guided tour of Washington D.C., visit to the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, taxes/tips to hotel and wait staff.
To register for this Pilgrimage
contact your Parish Rep:
Name:
JOE FREDA
Telephone: (917) 862-0636
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